Corporate/M&A

What the team is known for

Notable firm which acts for an impressive roster of clients on regional and international corporate transactions concerning the MENA region. Experienced in private equity and venture capital matters. Maintains a distinguished offering in two key GCC markets: Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Well versed in M&A deals in the financial services, retail, and food and beverage sectors. Also prominent on transactions in the oil and gas sector.

Strengths

Clients say that "they can speak intelligently about government policy" and provide a "top-quality service."

Notable practitioners

Nabil Issa is an accomplished practitioner who splits his time between Dubai and Riyadh. He maintains a significant reputation for Saudi Arabian work, representing sovereign entities and private equity firms in a wide variety of mandates, ranging from acquisitions and sales to joint ventures and group restructurings. Sources emphasise that he "understands his clients' challenges and comes up with innovative ideas."